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Men adopting cats, defying 'cat lady' gender stereotype

Commenters debate whether cat ownership reveals character and masculinity

3 Sep 21 2:30 PM · 2d ago · 14 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 5

Users develop a thematic discussion around whether liking cats signals positive character traits—respect for boundaries, freedom, consent—and whether the stereotype ever made sense given cats' solitary, independent nature.

“Men who are loved by cats are men who understand and respect boundaries”

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